MLS Transfer Deadline Day: SBI Live Commentary

As we approach the end of the 2017 regular season, today represents the final day for MLS teams to make adjustments to their rosters before the push to the playoffs begin in earnest.

Several teams have been active already in the secondary summer transfer window, much to their fans pleasure or chagrin, and many others have yet to make significant moves, again to varying fan reaction. What’s left is a final day of the window that is set up for at least a few more interesting moves, though where and who those transfers and trades involve remains to be seen.

As the day rolls on, SBI will be providing live updates on all of the latest transfer news. Follow along and check in regularly to keep up with MLS teams securing their rosters as they strive for playoff glory:

8 p.m. – According to ESPN, Krisztian Nemeth is heading back to MLS, but not to Sporting KC. The New England Revolution are reportedly set to acquire the Hungarian winger by sending at least $350k allocation to the Columbus Crew for the top allocation spot. (REPORT)

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7:30 p.m. – According to Goal USA, the Colorado Rapids and Orlando City are working on trade that would see Luis Gil move to Colorado in exchange for Dillon Powers. (REPORT)

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7 p.m. – D.C. United acquired Rusell Canouse from Hoffenheim and signed the midfielder on a multi-year deal. (REPORT)

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6:45 p.m. – Minnesota United acquired Ethan Finlay for $250,000 in Target Allocation Money for the 2018 MLS season and $75,000 in General Allocation Money for the 2018 MLS season. (REPORT)

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6:45 p.m. – The Vancouver Whitecaps traded Christian Dean to the Chicago Fire for $50,000 of General Allocation Money, an additional $50,000 of conditional Targeted Allocation Money based on the condition Dean starts 12 or more 2018 regular season matches as well as a percentage of any future transfer fees. (REPORT)

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